On Nov 19, 2005, at 10:16 AM, keith_w wrote:
... Well, I might dispute that contention! ;-) ...In fact, any rabid Contax-o-phile ...
Somehow, the notion of having a "Leica vs Contax" RF flame fest on the PENTAX mailing list is even stupider and more ridiculous than the incessant ruminations on this on the various Leica and Contax mailing lists.
The Contax RF lens mount, however, has seen no new lenses designed for it in many years. To me, the existing body of Leica M-bayonet and Leica thread mount lenses available new and used speak strongly in favor of sticking with these mounts. As to lens performance, well, let's not even start with that.
BTW: I owned Leica, Contax, Kiev and Nikon RF cameras, along with a modest selection of various lenses for all of them. They all made excellent photographs, when in good condition. They all have their amusing foibles and eccentricities. I have no particular preference for Leica over Contax, or vice versa.
Godfrey
